Membership is open to individuals from:
- Medical schools or faculties of medicine, accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
- Those at academic medical centers
- Medical specialty societies
- Teaching hospitals
- Schools of public health
- Schools of education
- Government agencies
- Other organizations whose research and any other educational objectives and activities are consistent with the mission of the Society
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Deans of Continuing Medical Education
- Directors of CME
- Program managers
- CME Coordinators
- Education researchers
SACME Member Benefits
- Journal Subscription: print and elctronic access to JCEHP (Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions)
- SACME Newsletter INTERCOM: print and electronic versions
Connections with Colleagues and Peers
- Listserv Access: submit questions to peers on CME topics
- Opportunities for networking with peers
Annual Meetings
- Discounted Registration Fees: Two annual meetings focus on research, emerging trends in CME, physician competency, and change
- Access to the Member Area of the SACME website: minutes of committee meetings; abstracts and presentations from past meetings; professional opportunities
Professional Development
- Discounted tuition to the SACME Summer Institute for CME Research
- Career development and preparation for a career in academic CME/CPD, including:
- mentoring by leading CME researchers;
- eligibility for SACME's research grant program;
- opportunities to participate in SACME-sponsored research symposia
As a member, you will find exceptional opportunities for contacts with professional colleagues in the field of continuing medical education. Whether you are an associate dean in charge of an entire CME department, a member of the medical college faculty, or a staff member handling an important aspect of the CME department's work, you will find it gratifying to discuss mutual concerns with your counterparts from other institutions.
Cost of Membership
Voting membership is US $495 per year and dues are collected on an annual basis. A dues invoice will be sent after your application for the Society has been approved by the Board of Directors.
Please do not send your payment with your application. Dues may be paid online through our Pay Dues Online form once membership is approved.
For more information contact the Executive Secretariat:
3416 Primm Lane. Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 978-7990 phone
(205) 823-2760 fax
